Industrial producers can now improve the reliability and longevity of their automation systems in hazardous locations. Rockwell Automation has enhanced two of its modern visualization solutions, the Allen-Bradley VersaView 5200 thin clients and VersaView 5400 industrial computers, for use in harsh locations in industries like oil and gas, tire and rubber, and pulp and paper....
The ICON Group overcame tough competition earlier this year, to be awarded the contract for excavation and earthworks for the Jaguar showroom in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The company’s scope of work is now nearing completion, set to be handed over before the close of business and industry this year. ...
In the context of the global pandemic, the effects of climate change are biting down like never before, with wide-spread environmental and human health challenges. These concerns of our society are made two-fold due to the desperate need for employment and economic development. In response to this, the core focus of South Africa’s development initiatives going forward should be on sustainable solutions for our people and our planet....
Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has released new industrial PCs and software to markedly improve the reliability and security of visualization applications. Visualization systems are often among the most expensive plant floor systems to maintain and are a common target for unauthorized users looking to access control system assets and intellectual property....
The tenth annual Sustainability Week Summit took place virtually this year from 1 to 3 December, with the theme ‘Green Economy drives sustainable growth in SA and Africa!’ A prominent line-up of presenters saw engaging discussion around the environmental concerns facing our country and our planet, especially in the face of a global pandemic which has not only been detrimental to the health of people, but the health of the planet as well. ...
This year, Peikko Southern Africa has been ensuring local built environment professionals can bring innovation and efficiency to their upcoming projects by introducing a range of cutting-edge products via informative webinars. During the last online webinar which took place on 18 November, Peikko Southern Africa MD Daniel Petrov and Customer Engineering Manager, Anna Stirane, took attendees through the company’s tall buildings solutions....
Technically, the focus of the yesterday’s Automation Fair At Home press conference was the benefit of edge-to-cloud technology being delivered via the expanding partnership between Rockwell Automation and Microsoft. ...
In their second episode of the successful Protecting Lives and Livelihoods webinar series, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) hosted esteemed panellists on 17 November to discuss how the state’s technical capacity can be improved, while implementing sustainable solutions which will see tangible long-term benefits. The concepts of skills development, sustainable change and public capacity to implement infrastructure effectively were discussed....
In an annual celebration of innovation, quality, outstanding workmanship and professionalism in the engineering industry, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) and the engineering community enjoyed the prestigious CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards which took place virtually last night. “On an annual basis, these awards showcase and celebrate excellence in South African engineering. This year, the key difference is the use of a live virtual platform to communicate the results in response to Covid-19,” said CESA CEO, Chris Campbell. “The advantage of this is that we can share the excitement of the event with a much broader audience.” Now in its...
It is with deep sadness that Sila Nkanunu, a giant in Sport and in the legal fraternity has passed on. He died peacefully after a long illness at his home in Port Elizabeth on 06th of November 2020. He was born in Mqanduli on the 20 of July 1933. He went to Healdtown for his secondary education and then migrated to Port Elizabeth where he established himself. From humble beginnings as a petrol attendant, then worked for Barclays bank Embizweni in New Brighton in Port Elizabeth. ...